Application Deadline Advice

Applications are open Fall semester: October 1st of the preceding yearWinter semester: February 1st of the preceding yearSummer semester: June 1st of the preceding year

Application Fee: $33

Option 1 - Entry in Year One

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

English 12 or equivalent (C)

Non-Academic

be at least 19 years old by November 1st

75 hours of work or volunteer experience in a CYC setting

resume

completed Informed Medical Suitability Declaration form

attend a selection/orientation weekend in the spring

Option 2 - Entry into Year Three

Academic

Douglas College's Child and Youth Care Diploma (or equivalent) with at least a 2.67 ("B-") grade point average

two university level English courses*

Note (*): Recommended courses are ENGL 1130 (or another academic writing course) and CMNS 1110 (or equivalent). You may replace one of these courses with a first-year or higher English Literature course.

Non-Academic

Criminal Record Search (any search returned with a notation will be reviewed by the Registrar to determine if there is any relevance for admission to the program)

BC Transfer Student

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

Mature Student

If you are at least 19 years old on the first day of class, or at least 17 years old and have not been enrolled in school for at least one year, you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

International Student

For details on admission requirements for International Students check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

If you are a student with special needs and have completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and have been in school for at least 12 years you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.